high school Archives - Youth Are Awesome https://youthareawesome.com/tag/high-school/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:21:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 High School Advice https://youthareawesome.com/high-school-advice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=high-school-advice https://youthareawesome.com/high-school-advice/#respond Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:04:36 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117317 As part of being a 2025 high school graduate, my 3 years of high school (in Alberta) has come to end. For me, these past 3 years were filled with incredible friends; melodramatic interactions and academic stress; and  heartwarming and heartbreaking memories. Whenever high school is mentioned, one of the most common descriptions about it […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/high-school-advice/feed/ 0 POV: You’re a Side Character in Someone Else’s Coming-of-Age Movie https://youthareawesome.com/pov-youre-a-side-character-in-someone-elses-coming-of-age-movie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pov-youre-a-side-character-in-someone-elses-coming-of-age-movie Fri, 30 May 2025 03:02:13 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116951 You’re not the one with the tragic backstory, the indie soundtrack, or the dramatic rooftop monologue. You’re the one who sits next to the protagonist in math class. You make one sarcastic comment, everyone laughs, and the camera cuts away.  Welcome to side character energy.   You’re not the star, but you’re the reason the […]

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]]> How to Study Smarter, Not Harder: Finals Edition https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-study-smarter-not-harder-finals-edition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-study-smarter-not-harder-finals-edition Sun, 18 May 2025 03:22:05 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116883 June is right around the corner, which means finals are coming up. If you’re anything like most students, you might be somewhere between mild panic, persistent procrastination, to full-on caffeine-fueled cramming. But here’s the thing: you don’t need to study 12 hours a day or pull all-nighters to ace your exams. So let’s talk about […]

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]]> Is Multitasking a Myth? How Your Brain Actually Switches Gears https://youthareawesome.com/is-multitasking-a-myth-how-your-brain-actually-switches-gears/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-multitasking-a-myth-how-your-brain-actually-switches-gears Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:01:32 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116583 We live in a world that celebrates multitasking. People brag about answering emails during meetings or studying while watching TV. It feels productive–like you’re squeezing more into your day. But here’s the truth: your brain doesn’t multitask like you think. But here’s the thing: multitasking, as most people imagine, doesn’t really exist. What we usually […]

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]]> It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Ending the Stigma Around Mental Health https://youthareawesome.com/its-okay-to-not-be-okay-ending-the-stigma-around-mental-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=its-okay-to-not-be-okay-ending-the-stigma-around-mental-health Sat, 12 Apr 2025 17:40:33 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116476 Let’s be real: Life gets messy. There are days when you wake up feeling heavy for no reason. Or maybe there is a reason–school, stress, family stuff, friend drama, burnout–but you still don’t feel like you can say anything out loud. We’ve all heard “Just stay positive!” or “Others have it worse than you.” But […]

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]]> Telemedicine: Transforming Healthcare in the Digital Age https://youthareawesome.com/telemedicine-transforming-healthcare-in-the-digital-age/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=telemedicine-transforming-healthcare-in-the-digital-age Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:04:27 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115974 Telemedicine has come a long way, transforming the healthcare industry and redefining how we access healthcare. With the rapid advancements in digital technology, telemedicine is making healthcare more accessible, convenient, and cost-effective. The ability to consult with healthcare professionals remotely not only enhances patient experience but also improves overall efficiency within our healthcare systems.   […]

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]]> The Case for School Uniforms: A Step Towards Equality and Focus https://youthareawesome.com/the-case-for-school-uniforms-a-step-towards-equality-and-focus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-case-for-school-uniforms-a-step-towards-equality-and-focus Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:27:26 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114955 Does it ever feel like your kids take forever to get ready in the morning for school, only because they can’t pick what to wear? I know for a fact that my parents have felt this way before, and this led me to wonder, would I still be spending this much time getting ready for […]

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]]> Three Ways To Maximise Productivity Throughout Your Day-To-Day Life https://youthareawesome.com/three-ways-to-maximise-productivity-throughout-your-day-to-day-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-ways-to-maximise-productivity-throughout-your-day-to-day-life Wed, 29 Jan 2025 01:28:42 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115064 Introduction: In a contemporary and fast-paced society like ours, it isn’t enough to call being productive working hard, it’s also to prioritise working smarter. Productivity is relevant throughout our lives and helps us through many tasks, whether it be something little like doing your homework as a student, or something big such as investing in […]

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]]> The Illusion of Perfection: How Romanticization Distorts Teenage Reality https://youthareawesome.com/romanticization-teenage-reality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=romanticization-teenage-reality https://youthareawesome.com/romanticization-teenage-reality/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:30:58 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114262 In the age of social media and streaming platforms, teenagers are finding themselves swept into an unrealistic portrayal of life that often leaves them frustrated, stressed, and disconnected from reality. The allure of a “perfect” life—akin to romantic comedies or Instagram-ready moments—is a growing concern, as idealized depictions of success, relationships, and struggles influence how […]

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]]> How To Study Smarter, Not Harder: The Best Study Method For Each Subject https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-study-smarter-not-harder-the-best-study-methods-for-each-subject/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-study-smarter-not-harder-the-best-study-methods-for-each-subject https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-study-smarter-not-harder-the-best-study-methods-for-each-subject/#comments Sun, 01 Dec 2024 02:57:11 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113847 With midterms coming up, these next few weeks are crunch time for high school students all over Calgary. As exam season approaches, it is important to get into the habit of mindful studying, and recognizing that whichever study methods you use is much more important than how long you study for. As a high school […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-study-smarter-not-harder-the-best-study-methods-for-each-subject/feed/ 4 Networking Strategies: Connecting with Confidence https://youthareawesome.com/networking-strategies-connecting-with-confidence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=networking-strategies-connecting-with-confidence Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:53:22 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113190 Networking is an essential skill that benefits everyone, whether you’re a student, young intern, or just someone looking to expand your horizons. From finding internships and joining clubs to exploring career opportunities, making connections is key to personal and professional growth. However, many individuals –especially introverts– find this to be an intimidating task even when […]

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]]> Tips for Grade 10 Students: Navigating High School with Confidence https://youthareawesome.com/tips-for-grade-10-students-navigating-high-school-with-confidence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-for-grade-10-students-navigating-high-school-with-confidence Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:21:41 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113036 As a former Grade 10 student, I understand the excitement and challenges that come with entering high school. It’s a crucial year where you begin to shape your academic path and explore new opportunities. Here, I will share some valuable tips I learned and used to help incoming Grade 10 students make the most of […]

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]]> A Great Opportunity for High Schoolers: Exploring Biology at the Canadian Biology Olympiad Camp https://youthareawesome.com/a-great-opportunity-for-high-schoolers-exploring-biology-at-the-canadian-biology-olympiad-camp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-great-opportunity-for-high-schoolers-exploring-biology-at-the-canadian-biology-olympiad-camp Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:17:23 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112984 The Canadian Biology Olympiad Camp is a hands-on summer camp opportunity offered to high school students in grades 9-12. Though all students are welcome to apply, the program is a competitive program that only selects 25 participants. With this camp, there is one major perk for students who are passionate about biology: the program offers […]

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]]> From The Graduates: Thank You Teachers https://youthareawesome.com/from-the-graduates-thank-you-teachers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-the-graduates-thank-you-teachers Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:34:20 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112760 “Thank you” are two words that you don’t hear enough. However, after 12 years of schooling, I think some thanks are due. Dear Teachers, I’d to take a second to acknowledge all the time and effort that goes into teaching. Up until last week, I never really considered the fact that the majority of your […]

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]]> 10 Summer Activities For The Student Resume https://youthareawesome.com/10-summer-activities-for-the-student-resume/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-summer-activities-for-the-student-resume Thu, 23 May 2024 02:22:20 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112480 Summer is approaching, and as youth many of us have a lot of spare time because school is out. Most of us are in or approaching high school, and a lot of us are worrying about university application and resume appearances. After all, some universities and most scholarships don’t only look at academics now: extracurriculars, […]

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]]> Bullying: “He Held a Knife to My Throat” https://youthareawesome.com/bullying-he-held-a-knife-to-my-throat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bullying-he-held-a-knife-to-my-throat Sat, 27 Jan 2024 16:03:14 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111383 He was in Grade 8 when his fellow student put a knife towards him.  “He held a knife to my throat.” Bullying in Schools According to Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2019 and 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, around 20% of youths between the ages of 12 to 18 experience bullying. For students […]

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]]> The Future of Aviation Technology https://youthareawesome.com/the-future-of-aviation-technology/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-future-of-aviation-technology Mon, 22 Jan 2024 20:46:28 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111266 With technology advancements and availability happening regularly, so does our innovation towards aviation technology. If you do not know what aviation technology is, it is essentially scientific advancements towards aircraft (any vehicle capable of flight). As our population is growing, the need for transportation for both people and goods is also becoming more imperative. The […]

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]]> The Five Main Sources of Stress Amongst Youth https://youthareawesome.com/the-five-main-sources-of-stress/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-five-main-sources-of-stress Mon, 13 Nov 2023 21:17:12 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=109983   In our lives, the feeling of stress is not a strange feeling; it is a familiar feeling that we face in the countless amount of situations that we have to go through. Stress can come to us unexpectedly, and sometimes it may even get us startled. After all, Segal et al. (2023) highlighted that: […]

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]]> Tips on Effective Note-Taking https://youthareawesome.com/tips-on-effective-note-taking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-on-effective-note-taking Sat, 22 Apr 2023 23:03:21 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=109700 As a student, one of the main challenges is creating notes and establishing a study routine that will maximize your time and grades. Traditionally, many of us may gravitate towards passive study techniques, such as re-reading notes or the textbook. This may work for quizzes, but for unit tests or final exams with more experimental […]

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]]> Let’s self-appreciate today! https://youthareawesome.com/lets-self-appreciate-today/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lets-self-appreciate-today Fri, 07 Apr 2023 19:27:24 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=109663 Self-appreciation is an essential aspect of our lives that often goes overlooked. It is the act of recognizing our worth and value as individuals, regardless of external validation or accomplishments. While self-appreciation may seem trivial, it can have a significant impact on our mental and emotional well-being. In this blog, we will explore the importance […]

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]]> More Resources to Help You Tackle Diploma Multiple Choice Exams https://youthareawesome.com/more-resources-to-help-you-tackle-diploma-multiple-choice-exams/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=more-resources-to-help-you-tackle-diploma-multiple-choice-exams Sat, 21 Jan 2023 07:38:17 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=109316   Following my previous post, this list of resources ensures that you’ll be prepared for diploma-style multiple choice exams. Additionally, I wanted to specifically focus on English and Social, because multiple-choice tests for those subjects are harder for most students. Previous Diplomas These are probably the most important documents you can look at. Guides for […]

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]]> How to Crush Your Science and Math Exams https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-crush-your-science-and-math-exams/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-crush-your-science-and-math-exams Sun, 15 Jan 2023 03:49:57 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=109287 As diploma exams are looming this month and finals are coming up for many students, we could all do with some tips and resources to help us crush those exams. Luckily for you, I’ve compiled an array of methods and resources you can use to help you succeed in your math and science courses! Using […]

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]]> Diplomas…..or not? https://youthareawesome.com/diplomas-or-not/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diplomas-or-not Sun, 27 Mar 2022 03:20:43 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=107607 As a grade 12 student this year, I was particularly baffled at the turn of events that saved us from the first round of diplomas in January. But it seems that nothing will stop the impending exam season for us during our second semester. We have truly experienced extraneous circumstances that no one expected throughout […]

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]]> Picking the right highschool for you (a teenager’s perspective) https://youthareawesome.com/picking-the-right-highschool-for-you-a-teenagers-perspective/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=picking-the-right-highschool-for-you-a-teenagers-perspective Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:14:34 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=107273 Picking the right high school to go to can be very overwhelming. I’m currently in grade 9. Therefore, this year, I had to decide whether I wanted to go to my designated high school, or apply to a different one. Here are all the reasons why I chose to put in a request to transfer […]

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]]> A Message to fellow Grade 12 Students https://youthareawesome.com/a-message-to-fellow-grade-12-students/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-message-to-fellow-grade-12-students Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:30:30 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=106920 I think I can speak on behalf of most Grade 12s when I say that we feel an overwhelming amount of emotions—whether it’s nervousness, excitement, burnout, or a mix of everything—it’s safe to say that there’s a lot on our plates. So, I have compiled some of the best advice that I’ve heard here to […]

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]]> The POV of an Unknowing Student in a Walkout https://youthareawesome.com/the-pov-of-an-unknowing-student-in-a-walkout/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-pov-of-an-unknowing-student-in-a-walkout Sun, 28 Nov 2021 23:29:57 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=105006 November 16th marked an important day for the student bodies of Western Canada High School and Central Memorial. This was a day of advocacy for the friends and classmates of many. As a matter of fact, I am a student attending Western Canada Highschool. Thus, I was able to attend the walkout firsthand. For this […]

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]]> The Transition To High School English (In Alberta) https://youthareawesome.com/the-transition-to-high-school-english-in-alberta/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-transition-to-high-school-english-in-alberta Wed, 26 May 2021 15:33:29 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=102917 Despite comprising a quarter of my course load, English Language Arts accounts for at least half of my academic stress. Your experience will vary depending on your teacher’s marking scheme, but I want to contextualize the notoriety of high school English. Timed writing assessments, the personal response to text (PRT) and the critical/analytical response to […]

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]]> Preparing for the DELF Exam: Tips and Resources! https://youthareawesome.com/preparing-for-the-delf-exam-tips-and-resources/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=preparing-for-the-delf-exam-tips-and-resources https://youthareawesome.com/preparing-for-the-delf-exam-tips-and-resources/#comments Sat, 22 May 2021 15:52:41 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=102565 So you’re taking the DELF B2 exam? Me too! Issued by the French Ministry of National Education, the DELF diploma is recognized internationally for life.  As the exam splits into 4 parts – oral production, written production, listening comprehension, and reading comprehension – there is a lot to prepare for. As such, I wanted to […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/preparing-for-the-delf-exam-tips-and-resources/feed/ 3 Study Your Way To Success https://youthareawesome.com/study-your-way-to-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=study-your-way-to-success https://youthareawesome.com/study-your-way-to-success/#comments Fri, 07 May 2021 18:22:34 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=102424 Let’s face it. Studying is a big part of everyone’s life, whether it be in high school or beyond. As a freshman in high school, I won’t say I have a lot of experience, but I will share a couple of study hacks that I’ve found to be effective throughout my academic journey.  Finding your […]

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